Banke Kuku Unveils 'EDEN' Collection for SS24: A Fusion of Nature, Art, and Fashion
Banke Kuku 'EDEN' Collection
Celebrated Nigerian designer Banke Kuku debuts her Spring Summer 2024 collection 'EDEN' in Lagos, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative design inspired by nature's beauty.
In a spectacular showcase on Victoria Island, Lagos, renowned Nigerian fashion designer Banke Kuku has unveiled her latest collection for Spring Summer 2024, titled 'EDEN.' This collection marks a significant shift for the brand, focusing on craftsmanship while introducing new seasonal prints inspired by Lagos's serene gardens and vibrant fauna and flora.
A Walk Through Nature's Paradise
Drawing inspiration from her meditative morning walks, Banke Kuku transports us to an EDEN-like paradise with her latest collection. The rich set of new prints is based on Lagos' stunning natural beauty, adding to the brand's already vibrant print library. The collection features classic silhouettes that effortlessly accentuate the female figure, showcasing styles from long gowns with draped capes to relaxed blouses and elasticated trousers in dreamy silk.
For Men: Effortless Elegance
The EDEN collection also brings something special for men, focusing on effortless styling. It combines sophisticated button-down shirts with matching trousers, offering a refined and polished look.
Banke Kuku 'EDEN' Collection
Nature and Impact Work Intertwined
Nature is a recurrent theme in print and collection designs, intertwined with Banke Kuku's ongoing impact work. The brand's platform 'Prints for Purpose' supports local causes like the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, helping preserve Nigeria's natural wildlife. This collection manifests Banke's passion for the outdoors, delivering Occasion Loungewear with an ethereal twist.
Lagos: A Hub of Creative Currency
Banke Kuku emphasizes Lagos as a fertile fashion hub where "Creativity is Currency." She frequently collaborates with musicians, contemporary artists, and designers, bringing this creative fertility onto the international scene. The prints in the EDEN collection tell captivating tales of Nigerian plants and animals, with a new signature monogram inspired by natural elements – earth, water, fire, and air.
Availability and Purchase
The EDEN collection will be available for purchase online at www.bankekuku.com, farfetch.com, modaoperandi.com, Threads.com, and in-store at B1–B3, 2 Alexander Road, Ikoyi Lagos, and Galeries Lafayette Doha.
About Banke Kuku
Banke Kuku, now based in Lagos, honed her craft in London, graduating from Chelsea College of Art and Design and Central Saint Martins. She has dressed A-listers like Gabrielle Union, Davido, Naomi Campbell, and Kelly Rowland. A prominent voice on the world stage, Kuku was a guest judge on BBC One’s 'The Great British Sewing Bee' in June 2023, sharing traditional West African sewing values.
Banke Kuku 'EDEN' Collection
